St Margaret's College 2017 Autumn Evergreen Magazine Evergreen Autumn 2017 online | Page 10

News from the Foundation Brett Gamble – Chairman Welcome once again to our Evergreen readers. The St Margaret’s College Foundation has appointed Nicky Averill as their new Fundraiser. Together with the Trustees, Nicky is already in planning mode for a number of exciting events, as well as exploring sponsorship opportunities for the school. We are thrilled to announce that the Foundation will be hosting an evening with Steve Hansen on Thursday 21st September in the school gymnasium. Save this date and keep an eye out for ticketing information. The principal purpose of the Foundation is to provide support to the school, to support our students to learn, to live and to lead. This is primarily achieved through the St Margaret’s College Community; current and old girls, current and past parents, and teachers. This community continues to support scholarship opportunities and contributeto the rebuild costs of our wonderful new campus. A special thank you must go to the incredible support we received in 2016. The first ever Annual Appeal was a great success; the PFA ran a wonderful Art Exhibition for the Foundation; and the farming community continues to support the school through the Stock Scheme. Support given to the Foundation to enable girls to attend the school has enormous impact on their lives, not just while at St Margaret’s, but well into their future. Many opportunities to support the Foundation and the wider SMC community are available. There is a chance to make a real impact through Foundation Trustee membership, scholarship donation, sponsorship and naming rights for major donations, the Stock Scheme and Business Club membership. For further information on any of the Foundation activities, please contact Nicky Averill on [phone] x 8412 or 0274 185 266. Though the initial decision to change schools in Y12 was one she didn’t take lightly, Amelia Persson says moving to St Margaret’s on a sporting scholarship has given her so much more than just helping her to achieve her sporting goals, “My eyes have been opened to academic and career possibilities that before St Margaret’s had never featured on my radar. While sport and triathlons are still the ideal career path, I’m now excited at the concept of pursuing my interests in biology and chemistry and seeing what my future might look like following my sporting career.” 35 Papanui Road, CHCH Ph: 0800 400 026 www.ashfordmotorlodge.co.nz Email: [email protected] Special Offer for Evergreen Magazine Readers: $135* per night single/twin share for a one-bedroom unit or $185* for up to 4 people in a two-bedroom unit (plus $25 for a child / extra person) 8. EVERGREEN * subject to availability